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The inspiration for America's Paul Revere came to Lynd Ward one day while he was reading Esther Forbes's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Paul Revere And The World He Lived In. Mr Ward began to wonder if there could not be books for younger children that would, through words and pictures, recreate American history and portray the men who have helped make this country great. As Ward thought about Paul Revere's life, illustrations for such a book took shape in his mind, and he finally decided to approach the publishers of Paul Revere and the World He Lived In with his plan for a children's book. Ages 9-14

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Publisher's Description

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A vivid history of one of America's best-loved patriots.

Author Bio

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LYND WARD (1905-1985) illustrated more than two hundred books for children and adults throughout his prolific career. Winner of the Caldecott Medal for his watercolors in The Biggest Bear, Mr. Ward was also famous for his wood engravings, which are featured in museum collections throughout the United States and abroad.

Esther Forbes (1891-1967) garnered a Newbery Medal and an enduring place in children's literature with the publication of Johnny Tremain. Her adult novel, Paul Revere and the World He lived In, won the Pulitzer Prize for history in 1942.

Editorial Reviews

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"Told many times, but never more delightfully, the story with its sumptuous illustrations appears in an unusually attractive format . . . Esther Forbes and Lynd Ward have united to make a distinguished book." Horn Book

"Told many times, but never more delightfully, the story with its sumptuous illustrations appears in an unusually attractive format . . . Esther Forbes and Lynd Ward have united to make a distinguished book." Horn Book Guide